Tawanna Powell
Rocky Mount,NC
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional adept at coordinating training, paperwork and specific community-based resources. Exceptional communication and planning abilities with an organized and thorough nature. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Care Specialist-Care Coordination
Opportunities Industrialization Center
10.2020 - Current
- A team player in a chronic disease program, establishing relationships in the community
- Understanding the healthcare needs of the community and challenges and establishing trust within the community by being approachable, empathetic, and culturally sensitive
- Liaison between healthcare providers and community members to bridge communication gaps
- Assist in navigating healthcare systems and accessing necessary resources
- Maintain detailed records of engagements including the number of individuals reached and the impact of educational initiatives
- Ensure accessibility of screening to community members with limited resources
- Provide education on healthy lifestyle choices, medication compliance, and behavioral health
- Working toward reducing health disparities by advocating for policies that address the unique healthcare needs.
- Facilitated health education sessions, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their well-being.
- Assisted in the development of community-based programs that increased awareness and utilization of available resources.
- Improved communication between healthcare providers and patients through personalized follow-up calls and messages.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all outreach activities, supporting ongoing evaluation and reporting efforts.
- Managed a caseload of diverse clients while adhering to strict confidentiality standards and HIPAA regulations.
- Served as a liaison between medical professionals and insurance providers, advocating for optimal coverage on behalf of patients.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in outreach care coordination.
- Developed culturally sensitive materials tailored to specific populations, promoting inclusivity within the organization's outreach efforts.
- Enhanced collaboration among healthcare professionals by organizing interdisciplinary meetings focused on improving patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with local organizations to expand health services and resources.
- Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
- Developed and implemented training classes to educate team members and community residents.
- Wrote and distributed informational materials on chronic diseases, infant mortality, substance abuse, and other community health concerns.
- Collaborated with external organizations to expand resource networks, increasing support options for patients in need.
CPR Instructor
Breathe Respiratory Care LLC
02.2023 - Current
- Improved CPR course completion rates by creating engaging lesson plans and hands-on activities.
- Enhanced student retention of CPR knowledge through scenario-based training exercises and demonstrations.
- Developed a comprehensive assessment system to track student progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Increased community awareness of CPR importance through public workshops, presentations, and seminars.
- Ensured compliance with American Heart Association guidelines in all aspects of CPR course delivery.
- Partnered with local healthcare organizations to provide real-world context for CPR instruction and application.
- Organized special training sessions for high-risk groups, increasing awareness of the importance of early intervention in emergency situations involving cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
Respiratory Therapist
ECU Health North
01.2009 - 10.2020
- Extensive knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities
- This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
- Strong knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
- This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
- Profound knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
- Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment
- Provide emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders
- Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur
- Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition
- Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care
- Enforce safety rules and ensure careful adherence to physicians' orders
- Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment
- Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears
- Relay blood analysis results to a physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2019
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) -
08.2009
Associate of Science in Respiratory Care - Respiratory Therapy Technology
Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NC05.2009
Skills
- Cultural Competency
- Referral Management
- Community Outreach
- Program Evaluation
- Patient Advocacy
- Team Collaboration
- Small Group Instruction
- Patient Advocacy
- Team Collaboration
- Curriculum Development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CPR Instructor
Breathe Respiratory Care LLC
02.2023 - Current
Outreach Care Specialist-Care Coordination
Opportunities Industrialization Center
10.2020 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
ECU Health North
01.2009 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) -
Associate of Science in Respiratory Care - Respiratory Therapy Technology
Edgecombe Community College
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